Technology Tools

Dear Parents,
The purpose of this page is to help you understand what your child is doing in school regarding this American Revolution unit. I have also included some "How To" resources to help you understand the technology used in this wiki. This is not meant to insult you. You may already be familiar with the latest educational technology. But if by chance there are portions that you aren't familiar with, this page can be a resource for you. Feel free to contact me at ejmicucci@msn.com if you have any questions.Thank you.

You can use this page to become more familiar with these exciting technology tools!

Check out these YouTube videos to learn more about technology!

You Tube (for example, the Australian video for parents) All of the videos above were posted on You Tube, including the one which is designed to inform parents of various new technologies, and also to warn them of the vigilance needed when children are using the internet.

Wikispaces This video will explain the basics about Wikispaces, which are types of websites. This website that I designed is a part of Wikispaces.

Widgets This Day In History is a Widget on this wiki. Watch the video on widgets to become more familiar with what they are and how they can be used on a blog or website.

Digital Storytelling The YouTube video above will explain what digital storytelling technology is and how it can be used in different situations. The Sybil Ludington story about courage is an example of this type of technology.

Podcasting Watch this informative video on the basics of podcasting to learn more about this type of technology. An example of podcasting is found on the American Revolution Background page. It discusses some of the major battles of the war.

Blabberize If you liked the talking Betsy Ross on the home page of this Wiki, check out this video which gives you an introduction to making a Blabber.

Blogs Blogs are communication tools. You can make a Blog, or add to a Blog. The video above will inform you about Blogs. Be sure that you and your child check out the two Blogs on my Wikispace - the Test Questions Blog, and the Freedom Blog. Feel free to add your comments on each.

Web 2.0 Tools The video above gives a brief introduction to Web 2.0 Tools. These are free tools which can really enhance a website and create interactive learning. The Web 2.0 Tools used on this Wikispace include Blabberize, Dipity, Bubbleshare, Teacher Tube, Flash Card Machine, Animoto and Read The Words.

Also, check out these websites:

Flash Card Machine www.flashcardmachine.com

Read The Words www.readthewords.com

Teacher Tube www.teachertube.com

Dipity www.dipity.com

Bubbleshare www.bubbleshare.com

Animoto www.animoto.com

Google Images http://images.google.com